Ongoing 

Steamboat a Comin’

Enjoy six large scale steamboat models, photos and artifacts in celebration of the bicentennial of the first steamboat to successfully navigate America’s western inland rivers.  The New Orleans was the first of many steamboats to ply the Ohio River and pass or stop at Rising Sun. 

 Depression Glass Exhibit 

From the late 1920s through the early 1940s, a product we now call Depression Glass brought a little cheer into some very dreary days.  The pattern names, Cameo, Mayfair, American Sweetheart, Princess and Royal Lace alluded to better times.  

……….2012 Events……….

January 19, 2012

Local Treasure: Indiana’s WPA Post Office Murals

WPA Mural in the Aurora Post Office

The elaborate and colorful murals installed in the post offices of numerous Hoosier communities during the 1930s are highlighted in this traveling exhibit.

 

"The Arrival of the Mail"

January 25, 2012

1937 Flood:  Photo Retrospective 

In January 1937, the Ohio River spilled over its banks….and then kept on coming.  This monumental event destroyed lives and property from Pennsylvania to Missouri and every state in between.  If you don’t know the story of the ’37 Flood, come to the Ohio County Historical Society and be awed by the 75th Anniversary of the awesome power of the mighty Ohio.  Admission is Free.

March 30, 31 & April 1, 2012

Rising Sun QuiltFest

Multiple contests in quilts, artwork, dolls & critters, lectures, classes, vendors, special displays, luncheon, all take place at the Grand Theatre, Rising Star Casino, 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun, IN. 

Go online to http://www.risingsunquiltfest.com/ for more information.

May 4, 5 & 6, 2012

Civil War Encampment

One Hundred Fifty years ago, almost two million men went to war, a civil war, right here on American soil, sometimes literally brother against brother.  About 1/3 of them never came back home.  Step back in time and meet the men who fought in this great American conflict.  Camps of both the Union and the Confederate armies will be set up with re-enactors to answer your questions and give you a glimpse into their every day world.  Cannon demonstrations, a battle each day, children’s activities, food, and more. 

If you are interest in participating as a re-enactor or a suttler, please  email  ohiocohist@orvcomm.com or mail to Ohio County Historical Society, 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, In 47040.